A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 490247 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 490283 epoch_slot_no: 15083 block_no: 490223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-15 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46df831fd3eb43769d11181867e2dfa1facad2461170d4e3d391a1d39e4794c9Block Operator
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